Gold and Silver Taxes Explained (IRS + State Rules)
This article offers a comprehensive overview of U.S. state and federal tax rules for precious metals.
Golden Nuggets
Comparing Ancient Babylonian Prices to Today
This article uses gold as a stable benchmark to translate wages and prices from Hammurabi’s Code into modern terms.
7 Reasons Behind the Silver Surge
In 2025, silver experienced a radical repricing—from a low of $28.3/oz to a high of $87.7/oz (a 210% move). In this article, we will explain the forces that caused the silver surge.
Gold and the Dollar: A Breakup Story
Gold and the US dollar were once inseparable partners. Now they are sworn rivals. Let's dig into the breakup that shaped the modern economic system.
Gold Reserves vs. Treasuries: Did Gold Just Become the Global Reserve Currency?
The value of central bank gold reserves just surpassed the value of foreign U.S. Treasury holdings. When the biggest players in the world swap bonds for bullion, it’s worth paying attention.
100 Years of Silver Price History
We’ll explore the silver price history from 1925 to today and zoom in on recent decades (30-year and 10-year price trends).
Why is Silver Valuable?
Silver is one of the most attractive investment opportunities today. Despite its growing applications in technology, silver remains extremely undervalued.
What Does the Gold/Oil Ratio Tell Us?
Gold and oil are the two most important commodities in the world. Tracking the gold/oil ratio is like watching the tug-of-war between Wall Street and Main Street.
100 Years of Gold Price History
We’ll explore the gold price history from 1925 to today and zoom in on recent decades (30-year and 10-year price trends).
How Do Tariffs Impact Gold?
Trump’s tariffs have sent gold to an all-time high. Markets expect tariffs to cause some combination of higher inflation, a declining U.S. dollar, geopolitical tensions, and more foreign gold demand.
Would a BRICS Currency Challenge the U.S. Dollar?
Discussions of a new “BRICS currency” are gaining widespread attention. This article explores why an increasing number of foreign nations are attempting to “de-dollarize,” and why gold has emerged as a viable alternative to the USD as the global reserve currency.
Interest Rates vs. Gold: 3 ways the Fed impacts gold
Gold and interest rates have an inverse relationship. When interest rates fall, the price of gold tends to rise, and vice versa.
Who Determines the Gold Spot Price?
The “gold spot price” refers to the price an investor will pay for the immediate delivery of one ounce of gold. But who decides it?
What Makes the Gold Price Rise and Fall?
The price of gold rises when some event encourages marginal buyers to buy, or discourages marginal sellers from selling. This article discusses the top 10 factors that drive gold prices.
10 Key Factors That Determine the Price of Silver
The price of silver is determined by supply and demand on major exchanges, as traders react to inflation expectations, interest rates, industrial demand, and geopolitical events.
The Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Gold
Gold is immune to inflation, valued across every culture, and independent of banks, governments, and corporations. Today, gold's greatest benefit for investors is its ability to improve risk-adjusted returns in a portfolio.